How is the decision made to place an offender on a particular unit and why not close to home?
RESPONSE:Each offender’s unit of assignment is determined on the basis of the offender’s total record and as dictated by the offender’s medical and mental health, safety, security, age, type of offense, prior criminal record and educational, vocational and work related needs. Each unit has a different profile, which reflects age, security custodies and restrictions, medical and special programs, agriculture and industry programs. The offender’s needs are matched with the unit profiles for capability. Most of our units are in rural areas and encompass the entire state, from El Paso to Edinburg to Pampa; few of the units are in metropolitan areas.
